Best Magnet Public High Schools in New Mexico (2025-26)

Best New Mexico Magnet Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 magnet public high schools serving 313 students in New Mexico.

Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public high schools in New Mexico are Mandela International Magnet (Mims) and Taos Cyber Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

New Mexico magnet public high schools have an score of 52% (versus the New Mexico public high school average of 21%), and score of 77% (versus the 35% statewide average).

New Mexico magnet public high school have a of 77%, which is more than the New Mexico average of 76%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Mandela International Magnet (Mims), with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Mexico or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Best Magnet Public High Schools in New Mexico (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Mandela International Magnet (Mims)

Magnet School

(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 75-79%)
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1604 Agua Fria
Santa Fe, NM 87505
(505) 467-1901

Gr: 7-12 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%

Rank: #22.

Taos Cyber Magnet

Alternative School
Magnet School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
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310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5202

Gr: 9-12 | 12 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: n/an/a

Taos Cyber Magnet School

Magnet School

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310 Camino De La Placita
Taos, NM 87571
(575) 758-5200

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public high schools in New Mexico?

The top ranked magnet public high schools in New Mexico include Mandela International Magnet (Mims) and Taos Cyber Magnet.

How many magnet public high schools are located in New Mexico?

3 magnet public high schools are located in New Mexico.

What is the racial composition of students in New Mexico?

New Mexico magnet public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Mexico public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).